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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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I am trying to raise my headlights a bit and not sure what to turn, I did find 1 adjustment and it seemed to adjust the light left to right, I want to raise my beam up a bit.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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Never mind, I found it...lol
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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oh no, mr. bill needs help.

never mind. ;-)
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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Well then you tell us what to turn!
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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yea tell us or even better take a picture....
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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There are 2 adjusters that require the use of a special socket, It is called E-type socket and the size is E8, There are 2 adjustors, 1 for up and down and one for left and right.
You have to remove the light bezzels and then you can see the adjustors, The one that sticks out towards the center of the car is for left and right and then under that one and tucked in a bit is the adjustor for up and down.
No need to remove the headlight assm, Just the bezzel.
See picture.
Thanks DeeGee for the image.
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thanks for the info.
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And now we all know! Thanks Bill!
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Sure...but can you find the diagonal adjustment??
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No need for a special tool.
Many also have a Torx female in the end. You can also use a 12pt socket.......I have done both many times.
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Originally Posted by flynbyu2
Sure...but can you find the diagonal adjustment??
I didn't know there was such a thing, Where is it?
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
And now we all know! Thanks Bill!


I've saved for future references....
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I didn't know there was such a thing, Where is it?
Come on...he's pulling your leg! While I got ya, have you seen the Zappa plays Zappa concert Dweezil has put out? Incredible! he had to learn all of Frank's songs with a new picking technique...worked with S. Vai on it...the other musicians are amazing too...very cool to hear those licks again.
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
I am trying to raise my headlights a bit and not sure what to turn, I did find 1 adjustment and it seemed to adjust the light left to right, I want to raise my beam up a bit.
Thanks.
Bill
Mr. Bill, I'm surprised at your question! You seem to have gotten some answers but they are quite complicated what with turning screws and lubing this and all. I had to raise mine too but I just drove the front wheels up on a couple of 2 X 4s. Works great!
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i completely disassembled, cleaned, and lubricated my adjusters. they are so smooth now i can turn them with 2 fingers.
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by PETE O.
Mr. Bill, I'm surprised at your question! You seem to have gotten some answers but they are quite complicated what with turning screws and lubing this and all. I had to raise mine too but I just drove the front wheels up on a couple of 2 X 4s. Works great!
Do you rope or nail the 2x4's into the tires while on the road?
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by socalman
Do you rope or nail the 2x4's into the tires while on the road?
I did nail them but I just got rid of my run flats so I'll have to work something out. Maybe larger front tires??
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